Guides of Sasquatch Fly Fishing﻿

Joe Croteau - I have been guiding in Estes Park since 1996. During the off season I am a High School Social Studies teacher who graduated from Colorado State University. When I am not in the classroom I am off fishing some of the best holes in Colorado, Montana or Idaho. My summer home is Rocky Mountain National Park and I know it as well as anyone. Hop on a trip and learn some of the secrets the Rockies has to offer!

Conor Brown - I started working for Sasquatch in 2007 while working on my teaching degree at the University of North Texas. Now I spend my winters in the Ozarks, teaching 9th grade in Fayetteville, Arkansas until it's time to head back up to Estes Park for another summer of Sasquatching.

Ali Bair-I came to Sasquatch six years ago for a fun summer job during college, and have found myself coming back every year since. The fishing, hiking, community, and, of course, the mountains of Estes Park make spending summer anywhere else unthinkable. Over the years, I have fallen in love with guiding. Sharing the coveted craft of fly fishing with so many different types of people has deepened my own love and dedication for the sport. In the off-season, I work as a freelance filmmaker and aspire towards a career in documentary film. I hope to one day produce documentaries about fly fishing culture all over the world, perhaps starting with Colorado.

Grady Egan - I was born and raised in Colorado, and am studying mechanical engineering at Colorado State University! I've been fly fishing since I was four years old and have been addicted ever since. My favorite part about fly fishing is being able to learn something new each time out, and seeing someone catch their first fish!

﻿Lucy Holms-I came to Estes Park green to fly fishing and quickly fell in love with both the sport and the locale.This will be my fourth summer working in Estes Park and my third season guiding for Sasquatch. When I'm not out guiding, I love to spend time exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, listening to live music, reading, playing Catan with my fellow guides, and of course catching some fish of my own. I am originally from Des Moines, Iowa, and have just completed my B.A. in Communication and Leadership at Iowa State University.

Davis Elliot - Being raised primarily in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, outdoor activities such as fishing and climbing have played a huge role in the making of the human i am today. I recently picked up the practice of fly fishing and instantly fell in love. Chasing trout waist deep in a cold stream is something I crave on a daily basis, and something I crave to share with others. This is my second year fishing with Sasquatch and I'm beyond psyched to have this job!

Jason Rieke – I grew up in Rochester, Minnesota and found a love for fly fishing during my time in college. I graduated this past May from Winona State University with a degree in Composite Materials Engineering and the game plan at some point is to land a job in the outdoor products industry where I hope to use composites to advance the equipment used in our outdoor sports. While in college my friend and I started a fly fishing club and we spent a lot of time getting people excited about fly fishing and taking them out/showing them how to fly fish. This will be my first summer with Sasquatch and I am excited to get people out into the Rockies and onto some fish!

Brandon Illig - I am native Texan who is an outdoorsman at heart. I have a background in bass fishing and lobstering with a degree in international business from Texas State University. This is my second season with Sasquatch and whether you’re looking to expand prior knowledge or get your feet wet for the first time Sasquatch is the place for you! I can't wait to help you catch some fish that will create memories for a lifetime for you and your

Eddy Wittry - ​Even though I have been fly fishing the west for nearly 40 years, the lure of Rocky Mountain National Park’s elegant Brook Trout draws me in close every summer. My desire to put clients on fish rivals my love of the dry fly on a one weight rod. If you’ve ever wanted to spend the day with someone who loves sharing passion for this precious resource, on a dry fly, tell Sasquatch and we’ll spend the day watching eager fish hit your fly! It will be tough to know who loves it more — you or me?

Andrew Hope -I was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and am currently a student in Austin, Texas. When I was very little, my dad took me to the Davidson River to fly fish and immediately fell in love with the sport. My passion continued to develop when I joined the Rod and Gun Club at Woodberry Forest to spend my weekends fishing the Rapidan River and nearby Shenandoah streams. My favorite thing about fly fishing is learning something new every time I fish. This is my first season with Sasquatch, and I am pumped to spend my summer in the Rockies fly fishing with y’all!

Sam Rubaker-I am originally from Western Pennsylvania and currently studying Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at Gannon University in Erie, PA. This is my second summer guiding for Sasquatch, and I had the best summer ever last year. I learned more about fly-fishing than I even knew I could and hopefully and I can share with you the knowledge I gained. I grew up fishing in PA with my dad, who is big into fly fishing and who got me hooked. My favorite activity in the world is fly fishing for native trout in reclusive mountain streams – whether it be in PA or CO. I am very excited to be back with Sasquatch this summer and look forward to getting you on some fish!

Michael Edwards - I'm a Texas native, born and raised in an outdoors family. I got my first taste of fly fishing in the summer of 2006 as a 5th grader with Sasquatch Fly Fishing and have been hooked ever since. I enjoy all types of fly fishing in my home state, but escaping to Colorado and throwing dries in streams is my favorite. This is my second season with the Sasquatch crew and I'm stoked to be a summer guide for the shop.

​Sophie Bibbey- Growing up on a farm just outside of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, CO I have always had a passion for the outdoors. I had the opportunity to work for Sasquatch over the summer of 2015, and am thrilled to be back! I am currently a sophomore at Arizona State University studying Nonprofit Leadership and Management, and can't wait to spend my summer in the most beautiful place in the world! Growing up on a farm just outside of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, CO I have always had a passion for the outdoors. I had the opportunity to work for Sasquatch over the summer of 2015, and am thrilled to be back! I am currently a sophomore at Arizona State University studying Nonprofit Leadership and Management, and can't wait to spend my summer in the most beautiful place in the world!

Ben West - This is my first year guiding at Sasquatch. I grew up in the near town of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado and now study Computer Science and Environmental Studies at Saint John's University in Minnesota. My grandpa was the first to put a fly rod in my hand about 6 years ago and I haven't looked back since. Exploring the beautiful fisheries of Northern Colorado has set me up for a lifetime of chasing trout. Can't wait to see you on the water! Tight lines!

Josh Adams - I am a North Carolina native who has logged my fair share of hours on the water, both on the coast and in the small mountain streams. I am a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA where I studied Political Science and spent four years playing Division I lacrosse. My family are all avid fisherman and my Dad was the first to introduce me to fly fishing. This is my first season with Sasquatch and I am excited to be a guide in Estes Park!

Brandon Barbour - I was born and raised in Union Hall, Virginia where I grew up fishing on Smith Mountain Lake. I started fly fishing when I was 15 and haven't looked back since. I just graduated from King University in Bristol, Tennessee with a Bachelors in Business Management with a concentration in Sports Management and a Coaching Minor. I also played college baseball there and fly fishing for wild trout is the only thing that I am more passionate about. My favorite technique to fish is with dry flies in small streams. This is my first summer with Sasquatch and I couldn't be more excited to start.

Jessica O'Sullivan - I was born and raised in Northern California at the base of a mountain. I grew up in the outdoors hiking and snowboarding whenever I could. Being an outdoors person I look forward to finding new adventures all the time. I am currently going to college in Northern California, working on general education and discovering exactly where my future will take me. This will be my first summer at Sasquatch and I can't wait to get there and get started!

Tom Warmath- IHave spent my entire working career in the energy industry. Registered professional engineer in Petroleum Engineering. Currently work as a consultant to the energy industry with a focus on energy operation risk management and energy commodity trading risk management. Started fly fishing with my father and grandfather when I was 5 years old. Have fished in the Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park and the surrounding area for 30 years and have just barely scratched the surface of possible fishing locations. So there are still a lot of locations to scout and fish!

Matt Dietz - I was born and raised in Longmont, Colorado and learned how to fly fish here at Sasquatch when I was about 12. I am currently attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology where I play football (tight end) and pursue my degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. When I’m not at practice or studying, you can find me fishing. This will be my first summer guiding, and no better place to start than the Rocky Mountains.

Katie Burgert - I was born and raised fishing in the rivers of Pennsylvania, but fell in love with the mountains during my first trip to Colorado. I love fly fishing and the beautiful places it takes me, as well as sharing that passion with others. I can't wait for another great summer at Sasquatch!